Explore the Family Name Vasseur
The meaning of Vasseur
1. French: status name from Old French vasseor, vasseur, a short form of vavasour, a term of the feudal system for a tenant ranking immediately below a baron. Such a tenant would have been a prosperous man, and the surname may have been used for someone in his service more often than for the man himself. The term vavasour is probably derived from medieval Latin vassus vassorum ‘vassal of vassals’, i.e. vassal-in-chief. Compare Levasseur, Vassar, and Vasser. 2. Shortened form of French Levasseur, a variant of 1 with fused masculine definite article le. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Francois, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Vasseur in the United States?
The surname Vasseur showed a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 29,728th and increased to 29,261st place by 2010, a change of 1.57 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 747 to 809, marking an 8.3 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.57 percent from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #29,261 | 1.57% |
| Count | 747 | 809 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasseur
In terms of ethnic identity, the Vasseur surname shows some diversity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (92.37 percent), which slightly decreased to 90.23 percent by 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 4.55 percent to 6.18 percent, a change of 35.82 percent. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races experienced minor changes. No Vasseurs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.37% | 90.23% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 6.18% | 35.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.35% | 3.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |